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Accounting at Southern University and A & M College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Southern University and A & M College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern University and A & M College is in Baton Rouge, LA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 accounting degrees were awarded at Southern University and A & M College.

Online Class Availability at Southern University and A & M College

Distance learning is available at Southern University and A & M College. Of 8,279 students, 379 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,466 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Southern University and A & M College

Rankings can help you compare Southern University and A & M College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#18 of 19
Best Value	Louisiana	#19 of 19
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#214 of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#254 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#875 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1118 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Southern University and A & M College

Students who complete Southern University and A & M College’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,461
2 years	$37,208
3 years	$36,474
4 years	$45,211
5 years	$53,349

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Southern University and A & M College report median earnings of $45,211, compared with $53,844 for all Southern University and A & M College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Southern University and A & M College stands at $30,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at Southern University and A & M College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Southern University and A & M College are 56% women (10) and 44% men (8).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Southern University and A & M College

Among the 18 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Southern University and A & M College, 56% were women (10) and 44% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	17
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 100% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Southern University and A & M College

This Accounting program at Southern University and A & M College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	18

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Southern University and A & M College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.